Deliver the elements of the overall Procurement strategy that are relevant to the allocated categories

Work with the Procurement Managers to deliver sub-category strategies and procurement projects within the framework of the overall Procurement Strategy, such that the relevant internal team is supportive and clear on the vision, strategy and implementation process

Work with the Procurement Managers to identify and assess risks and agree with the Procurement Managers a risk-based approach to optimise time; effort; value and risk in each Procurement

Conduct market analysis, run tender processes, use data analysis and conduct negotiations with Procurement Mangers to ensure savings are delivered within a best practice framework following Procurement processes and governance

Support the Procurement Managers or lead on category negotiations with suppliers to ensure savings are achieved, and value for money and efficiencies are secured for the business

Identify simple market innovations that drive value and protect against foreseeable risks

Collect and analyse spend and market data in support of procurement strategies

Take responsibility for ongoing personal development

Maximise the value of around $10m of spend

Good influencing skills

Some category management experience and experience in sourcing a broad range of goods and services in relevant category area

Evidence of developing category strategies in a supporting role

Good negotiation; basic risk assessment and stakeholder management skills

Good understanding and management of end to end RFP processes, contract award and supplier management

Some understanding of contract law and legal principles

Team player

CIPS or working towards

Experience working in a complex global or multisite FTSE100/FTSE250